Free MOT

[V8 Animal]

I've got a free MOT with Halfords now would you trust them with your Aston?

[Gettoff]

No.
Either let your dealer do it while in for a service or take it to the MOT place they use. Would wait while they did it if going elsewhere though, the lure of a joyride would be too strong for some.

[brakedwell]

If they haven't got the equipment suitable for cars with limited diffs they will have to take it out for for a test drive to check with brakes using an accelerometer.

[V8V Pete]

Why save the cost of half a tank of fuel on a place that can't even put a push bike together? Your car deserves better.

Give it to someone who will buy you a pint

[Lunablack]

V8 Animal said:

I've got a free MOT with Halfords now would you trust them with your Aston?

Wouldn't hesitate .........



I mean what could go wrong??

[smartmove]

Took mine to Mr Clutch in MK last week. They were fully aware of potential jacking issues with these types of cars so were very careful while I watched. Wasn't free but still a very reasonable £23 and all completed in about 30 minutes.

[sparks_E39]

Don't do it. I wouldn't trust them with my sisters 51 plate Saxo.

[8Tech]

Why do you believe someone will do a 45 minute MOT for nothing?

It's because they are looking for work and make the money on getting some work from the car, or charging for a retest if you do it yourself.

[Tony V12V]

8Tech said:

Why do you believe someone will do a 45 minute MOT for nothing?

It's because they are looking for work and make the money on getting some work from the car, or charging for a retest if you do it yourself.

Absolutely agree with this ^^^^^^^^

" nothing in life is free "

[snuffy]

8Tech said:

Why do you believe someone will do a 45 minute MOT for nothing?

It's because they are looking for work and make the money on getting some work from the car, or charging for a retest if you do it yourself.

That's what I always think as well and I think just the same if I don't pay the standard MOT price - if they are prepared to discount it from the standard price then what are they looking to find to make their money up ?

[Jockman]

snuffy said:

That's what I always think as well and I think just the same if I don't pay the standard MOT price - if they are prepared to discount it from the standard price then what are they looking to find to make their money up ?

Adrian.....is there such a thing as a standard price or is that a maximum price ??

[snuffy]

Jockman said:

Adrian.....is there such a thing as a standard price or is that a maximum price ??

Phil, you are indeed correct, it's the maximum price ( https://www.gov.uk/getting-an-mot/mot-test-fees ), not the standard price.

[Jockman]

snuffy said:

Phil, you are indeed correct, it's the maximum price ( https://www.gov.uk/getting-an-mot/mot-test-fees ), not the standard price.

The reason I ask, matey, is that my local garage charges less than the £54 and like many others on here I trust him with any of my (ex) vehicles.

On no occasion have any of them failed.

It can sometimes be a reflection of lower overheads etc but I agree I would not even take Amy's Corsa to Halfords

[snuffy]

Jockman said:

The reason I ask, matey, is that my local garage charges less than the £54 and like many others on here I trust him with any of my (ex) vehicles.

You are right, I think trust is the key thing. I take my Clio to a local garage in Ellesmere Port and have done so for a number of years. I never feel ripped off and they are fair and reasonable, so I keep returning.

[Lunablack]

I believe the cost to the garage of doing an MOT is around £5... Ie the money hey have to pay the ministry

Of course on top of that they have, wages, cost of specific equipment, and overheads...so anything around £40 to £50 quid for a proper MOT at a proper test station, is a bit of a bargain really.

It certainly gives me some reassurance to know that an experienced MOT guy has checked my car over

[downr]

I've used kwik-fit with my 9, kept an eye on them, no problems, all very professional. No way would I use them with the 5 though!

[Jockman]

Lunablack said:

I believe the cost to the garage of doing an MOT is around £5... Ie the money hey have to pay the ministry

So, Andy, if I'm understanding you correctly....whenever we MOT our cars a donation of £5 goes to Boy George

[Lunablack]

Jockman said:

So, Andy, if I'm understanding you correctly....whenever we MOT our cars a donation of £5 goes to Boy George

I've no idea what you're on about...... But if it makes you happy...then Yes, £5 pounds goes to Boy George








Anything for an easy life

[Jockman]

Apologies Andy, I thought you were referring to the Ministry of Sound for the noise tests

[Lunablack]

Jockman said:

Apologies Andy, I thought you were referring to the Ministry of Sound for the noise tests

Ministry of agriculture
Ministry of transport
Ministry of defence
Ministry of education
Ministry of health
Ministry of finance
Ministry of home affairs
Ministry of justice


Ministry of sound??? ...... Never heard of it, who was the minister in charge?